Mainframe FinOps, IBM Z pricing, and what the platform is actually doing — written for the teams who run it.
Cost Reduction, FinOps
IBM is pushing mainframe customers toward Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) at an accelerating pace. If your account team has started (...)
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Cost Reduction, Observability
If you’ve moved to Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) — or you’re about to — there are three TFP risks every (...)
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AI
AI mainframe cost is now the fastest-growing line item in most IBM Z budgets. AI workloads on z/OS are mainstream: (...)
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Cost Reduction, FinOps
The AWLC vs TFP decision is now front of mind for most mainframe leaders. When IBM introduced Tailored Fit Pricing (...)
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Observability
In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, the need for robust, comprehensive observability tools has never been more critical. Additionally, (...)
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